How do i transfer files from Google Drive?


If your staff or study relationship with the University of Jyväskylä ends, it is important to transfer your Google Drive files and other important information in good time. This guide ensures that your important documents are safe and accessible in the future.

 

Sign in to Google Drive and preparing to transfer your data

1) How to sign in to Google Drive: How do i sign in to Google apps?

Official page of Google Drive: https://www.google.com/intl/fi/drive/

Note! Staff sign in to Google Drive differently to students. The staff Google account is username@jyu.fi while the student's is username@student.jyu.fi

2) Go through your files in Google Drive and see which ones you want to keep.

3) Make sure you have another Google Account or other storage space available where you can transfer your files. For example, C:- drive on your computer or a personal Google Drive.

 

Downloading files to your computer

1) Right-click on the selected files and select “Download”.

Google Drive, My Drive tab.

2) Select a location to store your files.

3) Wait for the files to download and check that they are on your computer. The download speed depends on your network connection and the size of the files you are downloading.

 

Alternative storage methods